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Course Overview

Hospitality and Events Management provides a dynamic and evolving environment that serves people across the international spectrum, people work hard and expect to be treated well with optimum customer service during their leisure time. The United Kingdom cherishes a positive world reputation of delivering hospitality and for many, Blackpool is a place historically, where it all began. There are many careers in this vocational area across the spectrum and business enterprise and innovation are key to a successful career. If you are a people person who enjoys challenge, and hospitality comes naturally to you then our course will be just what you are looking for, studying with us a degree by the sea.

Our Foundation Degree in Hospitality and Events Management aims to provide you with the knowledge, skills, interests and abilities needed to compete successfully for employment in a variety of managerial/supervisory jobs within the hospitality and events industry. You will gain a thorough insight into all aspects of the sector with the added bonus of learning in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. A major focus of this course is on developing a deep understanding of the industry and its customers, which will prove invaluable when it comes to seeking employment and/or promotion.

Unique features of the programme include; employer involvement through the visiting speakers, industry visits and contextualised assessments; the opportunity to engage in cross cultural debates and to explore the management implications of cultural diversity; the opportunity to gain the experience of learning in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment; and the flexibility to engage in social and industry networking

Entry Requirements

2018 Entry

A minimum of 80 UCAS points or an equivalent qualification. Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis.

Assessment Methods

Coursework

Most courses are assessed via a combination of coursework and exams – the percentage weighting of each of these is outlined below. Coursework might range from written tasks and assignments to the collation of a portfolio of evidence based around a work placement. Coursework differs from exams in that it is usually non-timed and carried out independently.

Exam

Exams are formal, timed written assessments, carried out in a controlled environment and overseen by one or more invigilators. They assess your grasp of the theory and underpinning knowledge related to your chosen career area. The opposite of practicals, they require you to set out your practical understanding within an academic context. Some courses have no exams – the exam/coursework ratio is outlined below.

Practical

Practical assessments identify your technical ability to apply theory to hands-on tasks in your chosen career area. They can be timed or non-timed and involve observation of your practical skills and competencies, either in a work-based environment or a dedicated College setting that closely resembles the workplace. Practical work-based assessments are supported and carried out by a trained assessor.

Assessment Method

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Coursework

59

76

0

Exam

13

13

0

Practical

28

11

0

Course Structure

Level 4 Modules

Title

Code

Credits

Options

Customer Care and Service Quality

TH4MD226

20

Mandatory

Food and Beverage Management

TH4MD230

20

Mandatory

Intro to Management

TH4MD232

20

Mandatory

Intro to Events

TH4MD229

20

Mandatory

Academic and Digital Literacy Humanities

TH4MD279

20

Mandatory

Intro to Hospitality Operations

TH4MD228

20

Mandatory

Level 5 Modules

Title

Code

Credits

Options

Live Event Project

TH5MD241

20

Mandatory

Work Based and Placement Learning

TH5MD236

20

Mandatory

Business and Enterprise

TH5MD239

20

Mandatory

Hospitality and Events Planning

TH5MD238

20

Mandatory

Financial Management

TH5MD240

20

Mandatory

Marketing Management

TH5MD237

20

Mandatory

Teaching and Learning Methods

Scheduled Learning

Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits.

Independent Study

Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision.

Placement

Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically.

Learning Method

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Scheduled

880

792

0

Independent

320

312

0

Placement

0

96

0

Total

1200

1200

0

Industry Placement and Field Trips

The level 5 module ‘work based learning’ allows for the work-based element of the program to be clearly defined and assessed in relation to a number of clear learning outcomes. Undertaking a placement provides students with a safe and measured opportunity to engage with the diverse challenges inherent in working an industry of their choosing. The assessment encourages reflective practices and industry based knowledge to be challenged. The placement is supported by a placement tutor however students are encouraged to take on responsibility for specific elements of their placement.

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

All resources and equipment are provided by Blackpool and The Fylde College Parking - University Centre Car Parking is £2 per day. If you are in possession of a parking permit and using the parking facility, restrictions apply to who can register for a parking permit. Full restrictions can be viewed in the University Centre Travel and Transport Guidelines 2015 at www.blackpool.ac.uk/transport.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.